Rocking chair

The rockers contact the floor at only two points, giving the occupant the ability to rock back and forth by shifting their weight or pushing lightly with their feet.

Rockers are also good to use during pregnancy as it reduces back pain and promotes relaxation and stress reduction.

The production of wicker rocking chairs reached its peak in America during the middle of the 18th century.

These rocking chairs were influenced by Greek and Roman designs as well as Renaissance and colonial era artistry.

By the 1950s, rocking chairs built by Sam Maloof, an American craftsman, became famous for their durability and deluxe appearance.

Rare Antique Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair Figural Carved and Pressed Wood with Griffins and Northwind Face.

Item features figural pressed wood back and seat with griffin and northwind face.

These were usually part of a sun parlor set, which included a sofa, side chairs, a table, a planter, and a floor lamp.

The pressed back rocking chair was part of the American colony revival style that lasted from about 1870-1920.